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Lory Dang

Toronto,Ontario

Summary

A final-year student in Civil Engineering Technology – Transportation at Mohawk College, graduating in December 2024, with over 16 months of hands-on experience in traffic engineering through co-op placements with the City of Toronto, City of Vaughan, and Niagara Region. Proficient in traffic analysis, signal design, and transportation planning, with expertise in traffic simulation software such as Synchro, PTV Vistro, and AutoCAD. Experience in conducting Transportation Impact Studies, collision analyses, and traffic safety assessments for municipal projects.

Work History

Traffic Engineering Student

City of Vaughan
  • Performed traffic progression for multiple signalized intersections and individual intersections using Synchro and completed technical reports
  • Analyzed Turning Movement Counts, speed and volume data to predict travel demand and annual growth rate for Centre Street
  • Assisted Project Manager on MoveSmart projects with locate traffic calming devices comments, construction safety zone research and community engagement meetings
  • Completed Pavement marking plan project for Cityview Boulevard & Major Mackenzie Drive using AutoCAD and produced detailed work orders to install traffic signs for new roundabout

Traffic Systems Technician Student

Niagara Region
  • Participated in calculation, updating Critical Lane Volumes, proposing changes of ten signalized intersection timing per month in using SIGTIM and SYNCHRO
  • Conducted site visits for collecting data, operation of traffic signal, communicating with electricians for adjusting signal timing
  • Utilized Traffic Engineering Software for inputting data and generating Turing Movement Count Reports and Collision Data

Technical Trainee

City of Toronto
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Investigated and responded to inquiries from public, consultants and members of Council concerning neighborhood, parking By-law, pedestrian safety, and school zone issues
  • Prepared technical reports for Committee and Council on traffic operational concerns and amending Traffic By-Law
  • Prepared collision analysis for intersection safety review, new traffic control signal investigation and proposing additional signs as per requirements
  • Commented on Paid-and-Display Parking location proposals, Transit Stop Adjustment project, and Bartlett-Havelock-Gladstone Cycling Connections project

Education

Civil Engineering Technology - Transportation -

Mohawk College
12.2024

Hotel Operation Management - Hospitality -

Centennial College
12.2019

Skills

Proficient in Traffic Simulation Software, Synchro Sim Traffic 12, PTV Vistro, SIGTIM, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Arc GIS

Solid understandings of Highway Traffic Act (HTA), Transportation Association of Canada (TAC), and Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM)

Strong technical background in analyzing traffic flow and intersection performance, with experience preparing collision reports and traffic safety assessments

Advance skills in Microsoft Office, Traffic Engineering Software (TES) and Adobe Illustrator

Experience in Transportation Impact Study and Parking Study for proposed mixed-use developments, supporting Zoning By-Law Amendment (ZBA) application

Timeline

Technical Trainee

City of Toronto
05.2024 - 08.2024

Traffic Engineering Student

City of Vaughan

Traffic Systems Technician Student

Niagara Region

Civil Engineering Technology - Transportation -

Mohawk College

Hotel Operation Management - Hospitality -

Centennial College
Lory Dang